Islip, House, Country Club c.1960
Photo ref: I56009
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Photo ref: I56009
Photo of Islip, House, Country Club c.1960

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From the Thrapston bank of the River Nene, the photographer looks across to the former Country Club. A fine Georgian house, it boasts a Colleyweston slate roof and sash windows. The creeper has gone and the render has now been colourwashed. The rear elevation, and what used to be service buildings, are made of stone.

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A Selection of Memories from Islip

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Greetings,  My name is Diane and I am an American who lived in the Grange on High Street in Islip in the early 60's.  My father was in the USAF stationed at Alconberry.   I have fond memories of Islip.  I remember going to the fair in the churchyard, walking to Thrapston for fish and chips and, much to the dismay of one of the local farmers, I remember chasing some cows around a pasture.  I attended a one room ...see more